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B. radiculous (Brad)
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For Cris: This series of pictures will show how neglected camillia shrubs can get out of control, adapt to their environments and take on roles not originally assigned to them by nature. Q: is this a Camillia Shrub or Camillia Tree? A: Yes. While technically a shrubbery and not a tree, the camellia, if ignored for 30 years, can form a rather impressive trunk and a visible above ground root network, not to mention, it can rival other trees for height.
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Brad, this is absolutely brilliant for Cris! I love the way you’ve captured the camellia’s unexpected transformation. It’s incredible how nature, when left to its own devices, can turn a shrub into a ...
Go PremiumGo PremiumThanks, Ghan. I slipped in a post a few days back and called it a tree. Cris wanted to see this tree. I couldn’t disappoint him, even if it wasn’t a tree, just a flowering shrubbery in tree costume. B...
Go PremiumGo PremiumThanks Brad, I love it. Is it freezing where you live, I'd be tempted to plant one?
Go PremiumGo PremiumCris, we get a sum total of about 14 days a year (give or take a few) when it actually freezes. However, when it freezes, it does it up right. We’ve had snow and ice on the beach one year, but my favo...
Go PremiumGo PremiumA Yes, a bit like here. Ok ok I'll think about where to plant it 😉 because I would like to shelter it from the wind for the flowers. Thanks a lot Brad.
Go PremiumGo PremiumThank you, Red Rose. I was stunned when I saw the first bloom. If the blooms begin opening this week I’ll call it the CBC Christmas tree.
Go PremiumGo PremiumCris, just keep the shrub to a size that can be covered with those special heat covers that folk wrap around hibiscus and other tropical plants in their yard during February and the Camillia should do...
Go PremiumGo PremiumBrad these camelia trees remind me of my own 50+ year old tea oil camelias that are over 30 feet in height and have reflowered every fall winter season as yours will as well.
Go PremiumGo PremiumKen, I figured as much. I’m torn between pruning it to manageable shrub size after it blooms or letting it get as big as it wants to be.
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